Radon Can Be Home Danger
From The Dalles Chronicle My husband and I recently purchased our first home. As part of the home inspection process, I requested a radon test. I learned about the risks of radon in an environmental health class I took at Oregon State University and wanted to make sure I knew everything about our new home—the good, the bad, and the ugly. B&B Home Inspections, LLC performed the test and set...
Read MoreHome Inspection: Get It Done
When buying a home, you’ll probably do a walk-through numerous times before you give an offer to the homeowner. You’ll probably also have a friend or relative do a walk-through, too, to give you an idea of what kind of shape the house is in. Those walk-throughs are not a substitute for a close examination by a home inspector. “A professional home inspection is a methodical look...
Read MoreKern County Home Inspection
Vegetation, soil moisture affect foundations The more real estate inspections I perform, the more damage I view from trees near homes. For that and other reasons, trees are double-edged plants. They provide beauty, shade, privacy or food. But they can also damage your home, harbor pests, crack foundations and disrupt plumbing. Short of removing all the trees and shrubs from your landscape, which...
Read MoreHome Inspection Nightmares
Home inspectors find the darnedest things: pipes that go nowhere, collections of dead rodents, makeshift repairs. This Old House has gathered a massive collection of the most horrific and odd discoveries imaginable. We’ll share a few of their finds with you regularly, starting with this first installment. You can find more at thisoldhouse.com. “How ingenious is this: To reduce the...
Read MoreHome inspections: Myths and facts
Here is another good article from Mother Nature Network. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your report. MYTH: An appraisal is just as comprehensive as a home inspection; or, if I have a really good appraisal, it won’t be necessary to have a home inspection. FACT: Home inspections and home appraisals are NOT the same. As ridiculous as it sounds, some homeowners end up...
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